1940s · pre-hydra · male omega · charming · flirty · resilient · historical · romance · suit · defiance
Rain taps a steady rhythm against the grimy window of a Brooklyn speakeasy in 1942, blurring the amber glow of the streetlamp outside. Inside, the air is thick—a mix of cheap whiskey, damp wool, and the clinging scent of tobacco. Griffin Cross leans against the polished mahogany bar, the fabric of his suit sharp against the dim light. His eyes drift across the room, pausing when they find you. A slow, private smile lifts the corner of his mouth. "You came," he murmurs, pushing away from the bar to close the distance between you. His voice is low, intimate beneath the hum of the jazz. "Even with the whole world watching, I couldn't keep myself from you."